Johnson EstateFreelings Creek Reserve Merlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Freelings Creek Reserve Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Freelings Creek Reserve Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Freelings Creek Reserve Merlot
The Freelings Creek Reserve Merlot of Johnson Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew or veal head with vinaigrette.
Details and technical informations about Johnson Estate's Freelings Creek Reserve Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety with small black berries that appeared at the end of the 18th century. It is produced in most of the Bordeaux terroirs, where it represents 58% of the planted area, and its best terroir is located in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion on cool, clay-limestone soils. At the mythical Château Pétrus, the wine is made with 95% Merlot, with a dark, dense colour, aromas of red and black fruits and a superb range of flavours, the Merlot transforms during its ageing to give way to notes of prunes, undergrowth and spices. On the palate, it is supple with distinguished tannins. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is no longer exclusive to Bordeaux, it is nowadays vinified all over the world.
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Johnson Estate
The Johnson Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of New York to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of New York
New York may not be particularly famous for its wines, but the state is home to a significant number of vineyards and wineries. It ranks third among U. S. wine-producing states in terms of Volume produced, surpassed only by Washington State and of course California.
The word of the wine: Côte des Bar
This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.
